Construction Manager

The Construction Manager develops and implements construction plans and coordinates all building activities for the affiliate in accordance with Gwinnett Habitat’s mission and standard of excellence. This requires working with subcontractors, volunteer labor, vendors, and the community to produce moderate to high quality homes for income-eligible families and in a safe affordable manner. Construction Manager supervises the Construction Associate. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

• Participate in the selection of land and property by working with the Executive Director and Site Selection Committee and following the site selection and acquisition policy. Also considers affordability and appropriateness for building based on family size, house design and annual construction calendar.
• Oversees appropriate actions to determine suitability for building (soil tests, surveys, easements, etc.).
• Locates houses on property.
• Works with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on final site decision and submission to Board of Directors for approval to purchase lots or accept donated properties.
• Provides Executive Director with budget requests and construction timeline for each project.
• Prepares site for construction, including surveys, permits, clearing and foundation work.
• Assists with the development of house plans with Executive Director and architect and/or draftsman.
• Solicits and accepts bids for materials. Coordinates material takeoffs from plans.
• Organizes timely ordering and delivery of materials and supplies.
• Manages storage trailers and maintains lean inventory of unused materials.
• Manages tool trailers to ensure all needed tools are in serviceable condition and operating safely and tool trailers are organized and in good repair.
• Solicits and documents in-kind donations of materials, tools, and services.
• Manages construction in partnership with ReStore and in such a way as to eliminate excess waste, utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials whenever possible.
• Schedules and monitors subcontractor and inspector activities to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• Procures competitive bids from area sub-contractors and suppliers – a minimum of three bids wherever possible.
• Responsible for quality control, including review of contractor and volunteer work.
• Ensures that houses are built to code and pass inspection.
• Provides project projections, maintains approved budgets, and makes adjustments accordingly. Works with subcontractors to create change orders as necessary to mitigate unforeseen concerns.
• Reviews, authorizes and codes bills for bookkeepers on a weekly basis; preferably at point of sale.
• Coordinates return of unneeded materials and makes sure that proper credit is received.
• Follows all affiliate fiscal policies and uses credit cards, etc. appropriately.
• Ensures construction trailer/warehouse inventory and storage spaces are neat, clean, and organized.
• Organizes work plans for volunteer crews.
• Coordinates volunteer needs and work schedule with Volunteer Coordinator.
• Identifies, recruits, and trains volunteer Crew Leaders.
• Provides training and development opportunities for staff, long-term volunteers, and short term AmeriCorps workers.
• Ensures that appropriate materials and tools are available on-site and in serviceable condition.
• Serves as House Leader on all build days to ensure that volunteers receive appropriate skill training, site safety training, sign liability waivers and record their work time.
• Schedules and inspects subcontractor work prior to payments.
• Reviews the Affiliate Safety Plan annually and ensures that all policies and procedures are implemented to maintain a safe volunteer environment, including but not limited to: 1) implementation of emergency plan, 2) ensure equipment and tools are serviceable and safe working condition, 3) train volunteers on construction safety practices, and 4) monitor volunteers, including minors, to ensure safe use of tools and equipment according to age, skill and OSHA, EPA, and HFHI regulations and typical construction standards.
• Serves as the primary contact for the partner-family in all construction related matters on build days.
• Approve all partner-family sweat-equity hours, if Volunteer Coordinator is not on site.
• Conducts final walkthrough with homeowners and assures they receive training on home maintenance, planning for future expenses, and care for appliances and equipment.
• Creates final “punch-list” and coordinates follow-up to repair, adjust, replace, or otherwise complete the home to the satisfaction of the homeowner.
• Coordinates and assures warranty work is completes to the satisfaction of the homeowner.
• Develop plans with Executive Director for increased house production in support of the affiliate’s strategic plan. This includes structural changes to construction process and department, to include working with additional staff in order to build capacity while maintaining our efficiency and quality.
• Serves as staff liaison for the Construction Committee and attends all meetings when needed.
• Communicate on a weekly basis with the Executive director to report progress and any problems that may arise.
• Maintains weekly updates in BuilderTrend to include uploading photos, progress reports, subcontractor documents, and daily logs.
• Prepare a monthly progress report for the Executive Director and attends board meetings when requested.
• Represents affiliate at events (home dedications, etc.) and attends training/conferences and special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Sufficient knowledge of residential construction.
• Able to demonstrate safe use of power tools and construction equipment to volunteers and staff.
• Able to effectively use interpersonal communication with a variety of people, personalities, ages and backgrounds and assure understanding.
• Able to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Able to select appropriate materials for the work according to house plans and experience.
• Basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
• Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours.
• Understanding and support of the mission and vision of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity.
• Apply construction knowledge to scheduling, coordinating and participating in general construction work activities.
• Lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple work activities.
• Read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications.
• Meet physical demands of job: Strenuous activity requiring ability to sit, walk, carry, push, pull, lift 50 pounds, climb and bend.
• Use Project Management software (BuilderTrend) and MS Office.

• BS in Construction Management or related training/experience.
• Three years, or equivalent experience, building new residential homes and construction management.
• Passion for the vision and mission of GWHfH and HfHI.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance